How can older Vermonters 'age in place'?

from Brave Little State · host Vermont Public

We’ve been hearing a lot about the housing shortage in Vermont, and how hard it is for people to buy homes right now. For this episode, we’re flipping the script. Imagine that you’ve not only found your dream house, but you’ve lived in it for years and made it just so. Maybe it’s even paid off. Now, as you get older and more comfortable in your house, the looming question becomes … How long can you stay there? To access the many resources we mention in this episode, check out our web feature. Some highlights: The Community of Vermont Elders' “aging-in-Vermont” resource guide AARP's Long-Term Care Cost Calculator Vermont's Senior Help Line: 800-642-5119 This episode was reported by Nina Keck, and produced by Josh Crane. Mix and sound design by Josh Crane; editing and digital production by the rest of the BLS team: Angela Evancie and Myra Flynn. Ty Gibbons composed our theme music; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.If you have story tips for Nina as she continues covering aging in Vermont, you can leave her a voicemail at 802-552-8899. Or send a letter to: PO Box 321, Pittsford, Vermont 05763.As always, our journalism is better when you’re a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi on Twitter, Instagram and reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: [email protected] Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public Radio.bravelittlestate.org

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We’ve been hearing a lot about the housing shortage in Vermont, and how hard it is for people to buy homes right now. For this episode, we’re flipping the script. Imagine that you’ve not only found your dream house, but you’ve lived in it for years and made it just so. Maybe it’s even paid off. Now, as you get older and more comfortable in your house, the looming question becomes … How long can you stay there? To access the many resources we mention in this episode, check out our web feature. Some highlights: The Community of Vermont Elders' “aging-in-Vermont” resource guide AARP's Long-Term Care Cost Calculator Vermont's Senior Help Line: 800-642-5119 This episode was reported by Nina Keck, and produced by Josh Crane. Mix and sound design by Josh Crane; editing and digital production by the rest of the BLS team: Angela Evancie and Myra Flynn. Ty Gibbons composed our theme music; other music by Blue Dot Sessions. If you have story tips for Nina as she continues covering aging in Vermont, you can leave her a voicemail at 802-552-8899. Or send a letter to: PO Box 321, Pittsford, Vermont 05763. As always, our journalism is better when you’re a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi on Twitter, Instagram and reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: [email protected] Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public Radio. bravelittlestate.org